Publications
Book
Akpabio, E. M. (2010). Integrated Water Resources Management in Nigeria:
Local factors and institutional challenges. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing,
2010. Germany
Articles in Journals
1. Akpabio, E. M. (2011). Water and People: Perception and Management
Practices in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Society and Natural Resources, 24: 6,
584-596
2. Akpabio, E. M. and Nseabasi S. Akpan (2010). Governance and Oil Politics in
Nigeria’s Niger Delta: The Question of Distributive Equity. Journal of Human
Ecology 30(2): 111-121.
3. Akpabio, E. M. and N. S. Akpan (2010). Power supply and environmental
sustainability in the University of Uyo: An agenda for full-blown research in.
Nigeria. Journal of African Studies and Development 2, 6: 132-143
4. Akpabio, E. M. & Ekanem E.M. (2009). Water Uncertainties in Southeastern
Nigeria: Why Government should be interested in Management. International
Journal of Sociology and Anthropology 1(2): 038-046.
5. Akpan, N. & E. M. Akpabio (2009). Oil and Conflicts in the Niger Delta
Region, Nigeria: Facing the Facts. Journal of Social Development in Africa 24 (1): 935.
6. Akpabio, E. M. (2008). Integrated Water Resources Management in the Cross
River Basin, Nigeria: How can we Reconcile Institutional Boundaries and
Interests? International Journal of River Basin Management 6 (2): 1-10.
7. Akpabio, E. M. (2008). Integrated Water Resource Management in Nigeria.
id21 Natural Resources Highlights 6. Water. Reserach Findings for Development
Policy Makers and Practitioners. April 2008. Institute of Development Studies,
University of Sussex, UK.
8. Akpan, N. S & E. M. Akpabio (2008). Oil and Militancy in Nigeria’s Niger
Delta: A “Development Catalyst” or “Development in Reverse”? South South
Journal of Culture and Development 10 (2): 265-285
9. Akpabio, E. M (2007). Nigeria’s Water Law: how is it translated in the Cross
River Basin? International Journal of Regulation and Governance 7 (2): 157-184.
10. Akpabio, E. M., Watson, N. M., Ite, U. E. and Ukpong, I. E. (2007)
Integrated water resources management in the Cross River Basin, Nigeria.
International Journal of Water Resources Development 23 (4): 691-708.
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11. Akpabio, E. M. (2007) Assessing integrated water resources management in
Nigeria: Insights and lessons from irrigation projects of the Cross River Basin.
Water Policy 9 ((2): 149-168.
12. Akpabio, E. M. (2006) Notions of environment and environmental
management in Akwa Ibom State, Southeastern Nigeria. Environmentalist 26, 227236.
13. Akpabio, E. M. and S. R. Okijie (2006). Environmental Implication of Solid
Waste: A Proposal for Effective and Sustainable Management Strategies in Uyo
Urban. Ibom Journal of Social Issues 7 (2):31-42.
14. Akpabio, E. M. and Ndaeyo, N. (2004) Environmental implications of some
agricultural systems in S.E. Nigeria. International Journal of Social Sciences 3 (1): 1 14.
15. Akpan, N. S. and Akpabio, E. M. (2003) Youth restiveness and violence in
the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: Implications and suggested solutions.
International Journal of Development Issues 2 (2): 37-58.
16. Akpabio, E. M., Faith Ekong and Ubong Usoro (2002). The Role of
Cartography in Environmental Monitoring in Akwa Ibom State. Nigerian Journal of
Rural Sociology 14 (1): 235-239
17. Akpabio, E. M., and Faith Ekong (2001). Assessing the level of
environmental awareness and participation among women folk in Akwa Ibom
State. Journal of National Association of Women Academics 2 (1): 17-23.
18. Ukpong, I. E., C. A. Okafor and E. M. Akpabio (1999). Effects of
Deforestation on the chemical properties of Soils in Oshimili L.G.A. of Delta
State, Nigeria. Environmental Analar: 226 – 233.
Book Chapters
1. Ukpong, I. E., Akpabio, E. M. (2003). Petroleum pollution in parts of the
Niger Delta: Implication on sustainable agriculture, fishing and health. In: P. C.
Onokala, P. O. Phil-Eze and I. A. Madu (eds.), Environment and Poverty in
Nigeria. Enugu, Nigeria: Jamoe Enterprises: 57-73.
2. Akpabio, E. M. (2008). Water and Poverty: the Experiences of Rural Village
Dwellers in Akwa Ibom State. In Igbozurike, U. M., Awuzie, U. A., Onyenechere,
E. C. (Eds). Rural Poverty in Nigeria. Cape Publishers Int’l Limited, Abuja,
Nigeria, 201-211
3. Akpabio, E. M. (2009). Basic Techniques in Environmental Analysis. In
Ukpong, I. E. (Ed). Perspectives on Environmental Management. Environmental
Systems Club Inc. Book Four. 358-398. Enugu.
4. Akpabio, E. M. (2009). Institutions and Environmental Maanagement in
Nigeria. In Ukpong, I. E. (Ed). Perspectives on Environmental Management.
Environmental Systems Club Inc. Book Five. 521-534. Enugu
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Published Contributions to Academic Conferences
1. Akpabio, E. M. (2008). Water is God’s: Commonality View and the Challenges
of State Institutions in Nigeria: Proceedings of the XIIIth World Water Congress.
Montpellier, France. www.worldwatercongress2008.org
2. Akpabio, E. M., Ukpong, I. E., Watson, N. M. and Ite, U. E. (2005) Integrated
water management and local institutional empowerments: A lost opportunity in
the Cross River Basin, Nigeria? In: G. N. Mathur and A..S. Chawla (Eds.),
Proceedings of the XIIth World Water Congress 1: 297-309.
3. Akpabio, E. M. (2004). The status of water supply and management in the
Cross River Basin, S.E. Nigeria. Proceedings of the Water Resources Management
(WRM) Workshop . www.wrm2004.cirad.fr
4. Akpabio, E. M. (2003) Implication of slash and burn farming technique in
soil physical and chemical properties in part of the Niger Delta Region,
Nigeria. Transactions of Nigerian Society for Biological Conservation
(NSBC), special edition: 66-70.
Select Conference/Seminar Papers
1. Akpabio, E. M. (2008). Indigenous Water Meanings and the Challenges of
Reforming Water Institutions in Nigeria. Presented at G21, Institute of Research
and Sustainability (IRES), Devonshire Building, Newcastle University, United
Kingdom. June 18th, 2008.
2. Akpabio, E. M. (2008). Institutions and Water Management in Nigeria:
Showcasing the Scales of Authorities and Conflicts. Presented at the Fourth
International Workshop on Hydro-Hegemony: Understanding and Challenging
Water and Power Asymmetry. Weekend of 31st May/1st June 2008, New Theatre
E171, East Building, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE),
London, United Kingdom.
3. Akpabio, E. M. (2006) From policy to the field: How do we translate people’s
ideas of water into governance activities?: Insights from the rural areas of Akwa
Ibom State, Nigeria. Presented at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies,
University of London, United Kingdom, 11 - 13 March 2006.
4. Akpabio, E. M. (2005) Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship: What has it
achieved for the University of Uyo and Lancaster University Links? Presented at
the Uniuyo-Lancaster Link seminar held at the Community Centre, University of
Uyo, Nigeria. 29th March, 2005.
5. Akpabio, E. M. (2004) The behaviour of soil chemical properties under
differential conditions of fallow and fire in Akwa Ibom State, South eastern
Nigeria.46th Annual conference of Nigerian Geographical Association, Benue
State University, Makurdi.18th-22nd, January 2004. Nigeria
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6. Akpabio, E. M. (2003) Water supply and management in a developing
economy: The case of the Cross River Basin, South eastern Nigeria. Presented at
the Department of Geography, Lancaster University, United Kingdom, 7
November 2003.
7. Akpabio, E. M. (2003). Political, social and health implication of resource
exploitation in the Niger Delta. Presented at a stakeholder workshop on the
effects of intense resource exploitation in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria,
University of Uyo, Nigeria, 30 October 2003.
8. Ekpenyong, R. E; R. P. King; E. M. Akpabio and N. S. Akpan (2003) Poverty,
Governance and Development in the Niger Delta. Stakeholders/partnership
consultative Forum, 29th January 2003. University of Uyo. Nigeria
Invited Contributions/Panel Discussions
1. Frameworks for Africa-UK Research Collaboration in the Social Sciences and
Humanities. Panel Discussion. 18th-20th September, 2008. Lenana House Coference
Center, Jakaranda Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya. The panel discussion resulted in the Famous
Nairobi Report available at the British Academy website www.britac.ac.uk
2. ACU/CSC Collaborating with the Commonwealth Universities, UK. Held at Woburn
House, Tavistock Square, London. Panel Discussion. Friday 24th March, 2006. United
Kingdom.
3. Participant at the ERSC-funded Water Governance Series Seminar (2005-2006)
4. Trainer Participant on Intensive training workshop on Oral Testimonies. Held at the
University of Uyo, Nigeria. Under the auspices of Lancaster University (UK) and
University of Uyo (Nigeria) Link programme on Governance, Environment and
Development in the Niger Delta. 1st -5th August, 2005. Nigeria
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